Kingston University London is a public research university located within the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, in South West London, England. The University of Hertfordshire is a public university in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom.
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| Collegedunia Score | 4.1 Out of 10 | 4.2 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 660 QS World University 2026 # 601 QS World University 2025 # 801 Times Higher Education 2025 | # 901 QS World University 2026 # 601 Times Higher Education 2025 # 851 QS World University 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 801 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 945 for Medicine by US News 2022 # 351 for Law by QS World University 2025 | # 601 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 701 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 601 for Law by Times Higher Education 2023 |
| Programs | UG Programs -100 PG Programs -191 Doctorate Programs -2 | UG Programs -63 PG Programs -94 |
| Acceptance Rate | 30.0 % | 70.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-590 GRE-299 IELTS-6.5 PTE-59 TOEFL-88 | GMAT-600 IELTS-6.5 PTE-58 SAT-1210 TOEFL-72 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 17616 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 17301 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 28640 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 18426 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 17250 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 900 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | The average salary for programs are as follows: Executive MBA : $82,000 LLM : $76,000 Executive Masters : $58,000 MBA : $57,000 Masters in Science : $45,000 Other Degree : $44,000 | University of Hertfordshire is one of the top public universities in Hatfield, United Kingdom. It is ranked #801-1000 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
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| application requirements | Students should be 18 years on the 1st september of the first year For undergraduate courses students require minimum of 70% while for postgraduate courses they require minimum 6.5 GPA out of 10 Submit English language proficiency test scores Check program specific requirements | Students should submit English language proficiency test scores Check program specific requirements |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 6.8/10 Read 17 reviews | 7.2/10 Read 22 reviews |
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| General Facts | Kingston University | University of Hertfordshire |
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| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1899 | 1952 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
| Male:Female | 44% Male, 56% Female | 46% Male, 54% Female |
| Location Facts | Kingston university has four campuses: Penrhyn road campus, Kingston hill campus, Kingston school of arts, Roehampton Vale campus. Penrhyn road campus is the main campus. | The University of Hertfordshire is located in Hatfield, just 25 minutes by train from London's King's Cross station and within easy access of the A1(M). Our 2 sites, College Lane and de Havilland, are situated less than a kilometre apart. A network of pathways, cycle routes and handy shuttle buses connects the sites. |
| Library | There are three libraries located at different places. The Library and Learning Services at Kingston University supports our students and staff in pursuing their learning, teaching and research ambitions. Library provides access to study spaces, internet, 330,000 books, 275,000 e-books, wide range of databases, 78,000 journals, DVDs etc. | Extensive digital and printed library collections
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| Campus Life | University does involve a fair amount of studying, but it's also time to have fun, try something new and make friends for life. On campus you can take part in the Union of Kingston Students events, join clubs and societies, and get into the team spirit with sports and fitness. The Union of Kingston Students is dedicated to making your student experience enjoyable and worthwhile. It is the voice of the student body, providing support and running excellent entertainment and activities throughout the year. Kingston University offers a great range of sports and recreational activities for fun and for competition. You can join any number of sports clubs, use first-class sports and fitness facilities, and support your teams and the community. |
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| Hostel | #Micro en-suite - $5040 #Budget en-suite - $6240 #En-suite - $6320 #Standard - $6840 | #Monthly Rent - $700 |
| Famous Alumni | Ben Barnes, actor and singer Chris McCausland, stand-up comedian and actor | The University has a strong alumni network of 270,000 graduates. Some of the Hertfordshire University notable alumni include Owen Farrell (England Rugby player), Sanjeev Bhaskar (British comedian), and Claire Margaret Ward (Labour Party politician). |
| City Life | London is one of the most exciting cities in the world. With more than 100,000 international students studying in the city and a dynamic culture and history, this is a great place to experience student life. Kingston is one of the safest and most scenic boroughs in London while also being just 30 minutes from the heart of the city. You'll get a peaceful base to study while also having lot of fun exploring central London. With famous theaters, world class museums/galleries and iconic land marks there's plenty to do. When you're ready to take a break from your studies, Kingston provides a huge variety of restaurants and shops locally as well as lovely green spaces where you can relax, such as Regent's Park and Hyde Park. Plus, it's easy to venture to new areas of London via train or bus. London is a center for business, science and creativity - so no matter your subject area or career path their will be great networking and work opportunities to try. | Hatfield offers plenty of things to do right on your doorstep. From local amenities, including a variety of supermarkets, to days out with your friends and family, you don't have to travel far. atfield has restaurants and cafes catering to all tastes and dietary requirements including Chinese, Indian, Pakistani, Greek, Italian, Tex-Mex and British, fast food, takeaways, gastro pubs and coffee shops. A popular choice for many students is the 'Turkish Kitchen' or 'Wetherspoons.' Located next to de Havilland campus, Ellenbrook Fields is a large nature reserve open to the public. The area is popular with walkers, runners and cyclists and is host to Hatfield's weekly parkrun. There are a variety of shopping options from the farmers' market to the The Galleria outlet mall, located between the College Lane and de Havilland campuses. It contains a variety of shops, an Odeon cinema and restaurants - many of which offer discounts to students. Throughout the year they hold student lock-in events which offer even more discounts. A short walk away, the town centre has many more high street brands. |
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